Aarau weather in August (Aargau, Switzerland)

What is the weather forecast for Aarau in August? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Aarau includes high temperatures and high rainfall. The summer season takes place during August. Expect temperatures to climb to 24°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 14°C.

Precipitation

Aarau in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 157 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 216 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Aarau climate page with graphs.

 

Aarau, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 157 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 216 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

Data from: Basel, Switzerland (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in August

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Aarau, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Camping

6/10

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